PT-2020-14932 · Ansible+2 · Ansible Engine+3
Samdoran
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Published
2020-03-12
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Updated
2025-11-21
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CVE-2020-1738
CVSS v3.1
3.9
Low
| Vector | AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:N/I:L/A:L |
Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions
Ansible Engine versions 2.7.x through 2.9.x
Description
A flaw was found in Ansible Engine when the module package or service is used and the parameter
use is not specified. If a previous task is executed with a malicious user, the module sent can be selected by the attacker using the ansible facts file.Recommendations
For versions 2.7.x, 2.8.x, and 2.9.x, consider specifying the
use parameter when using the module package or service to prevent exploitation.
As a temporary workaround, restrict access to the ansible facts file to minimize the risk of exploitation.
Avoid using the module package or service with untrusted users until a fix is available.Fix
Argument Injection
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Weakness Enumeration
Related Identifiers
Affected Products
Alt Linux
Ansible-Core
Ansible Engine
Debian